Hong Kong

After Quiet Night Of Protests, Hong Kong's Government Offices Reopen

3:30pm October 06, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The government had warned that it wanted streets opened by Monday, but police didn't confront most occupiers. The protesters made room for commuters to enter government offices and return to work.

Kenneth Chung in the Admiralty section of Hong Kong.

Occupy Central: Faces From Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement

2:04pm October 05, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

On what could be a fateful day for the eight-day old civil disobedience movement, NPR's Anthony Kuhn brings us some of the sights.

Pro-democracy demonstrators look on as they protect a barricade from opponents in an occupied area of Hong Kong on Friday.

IN IMAGES: A Violent Day For Hong Kong's Occupiers

3:30pm October 03, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

A group of pro-Beijing demonstrators attacked activists who have staged a week of civil disobedience calling for greater freedom.

Pro-democracy protesters chant slogans as they gather next to the central government offices in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong Protests Offer A Revelation To Mainland Chinese

10:04am October 02, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

Chinese mainlanders visiting Hong Kong have expressed amazement, even jealousy at the polite, civic-spirited and considerate crowds of protesters. But some on the mainland see activists as traitors.

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People read newspapers placed along a street blocked by protesters outside the government headquarters building in Hong Kong on Wednesday. While Hong Kong media are covering the protests closely, media in mainland China have been mostly quiet.

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One System, Two Media: How China, Hong Kong Are Covering The Protests

1:40pm October 01, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Hong Kong media are providing wall-to-wall coverage of the protests calling for the resignation of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, but in mainland China there has been little mention of the unrest.

Protesters shout slogans outside a flag-raising ceremony that Hong Kong's embattled leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, attended in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign

12:50pm October 01, 2014

by Scott Neuman

With the territory's leader, Leung Chun-ying, refusing to step down, some demonstrators say they will move next to occupy key government buildings.

Pro-democracy activists sleep, rest and walk on a street near the government headquarters Tuesday in Hong Kong. Students and activists, many of whom have been camped out since late Friday, spent a peaceful night singing as they blocked streets in Hong Kon

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Hong Kong Leader To Protesters: 'Stop Campaign Immediately'

10:34am September 30, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says Beijing will not accede to demonstrators' demands for democratic reforms. Meanwhile, activists have vowed a new phase of civil disobedience on Wednesday.

People check their phones at a pro-democracy demonstration in Hong Kong on Monday.

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How Hong Kong Protesters Are Connecting, Without Cell Or Wi-Fi Networks

4:59pm September 29, 2014

by Elise Hu

Pro-democracy protesters are downloading a fast-growing app called FireChat to stay in touch. It has been used around the world during political unrest.

Protesters take pictures with their mobile phones on Monday as they block the main street to the financial Central district, outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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What's At Stake For Hong Kong?

2:53pm September 29, 2014

by Scott Neuman

As thousands of people throng Hong Kong's financial district to protest for democratic reforms, many wonder whether Beijing will crack down.

Protesters march as they block the main street to the financial Central district, outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong, on Monday. Protesters at times numbering in the tens of thousands have gathered to demand the right to choose the territory

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Hong Kong Tense As Democracy Activists Face Down Police

1:00pm September 29, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Thousands of protesters used umbrellas to deflect tear gas canisters as authorities tried unsuccessfully to break up demonstrations in the city's Central business district.